Integrated Cross-Sectorial Plan of Tirana-Durres Area

2.4 Territorial systems
Based on the DCM no. 671, dated 29/07/2015,
“On the approval of the Territorial Planning
Regulation”, the territorial system is: “... a
series of community territorial components,
interdependent and interactive with each other,
which form a whole”. The Planning Regulation
defines five territorial systems, upon which
are based and prepared the territorial policies,
strategies and interventions in the territory.
Urban system
The urban system is formed by a set of urban
territories bordered by the green line.
Infrastructural system
The infrastructural system includes the major
infrastructural networks at national, regional
and local levels. The infrastructural system is
formed by the network of the basic category of
land use “infrastructure” (IN) and is protected
by a buffer zone bordered by the red line.
the development of an agricultural type in the
territory.
The existing territorial systems have been
used as the main element in the development
of territorial scenarios and then of the vision
for the development of the metropolitan area
Tirana-Durres.
2.5 Territorial
development
scenarios
In the context of drafting a strategic vision,
three territorial scenarios have been
developed. Their presentation in the document
has been elaborated in such a manner in
order for the difference between them to be
read clearly and easily, as well as the impact
of each one on the territory. The scenarios
are: Monocentric (Tirana); Bicentric (Tirana,
Durres); Functional Polycentrism.
Natural system
The natural system consists of landscapes,
unspoiled natural areas, ecological corridors
and spaces that have a basic category of
use “nature” (N), in line with the relevant
legislation.
Water system
The water system is the entirety of
groundwater and surface water resources
consisting of all water bodies, including
shores, in line with the relevant legislation.
The water system is formed by the network
with basic categories of use “water” (U) and is
protected by the blue line.
Agricultural system
The agricultural system, consists of
agricultural land occupied by crops, orchards,
vineyards and olive groves, wherever located
and that bears fertility as its essential feature,
and the channels and reservoirs serving to
it. The agricultural system is formed by the
network of territories with basic categories of
use “agriculture” (A). This system is a result
of the interaction, in time, between human
activities for cultivation and construction, and
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